Plot
Salem's Lot, a tranquil hamlet in Maine, finds itself the unlikely haven for celebrated author Benjamin "Ben" Mears after years of roaming. Ben, fueled by childhood memories and whispered town legends, returns with an unshakeable intent - to thread a novel around the eerie Marsten House, an infamous abode perched on a hill reputed to be haunted. However, this gloomy mansion has already found new occupants: the unnervingly reticent Richard Straker and his enigmatic business associate, Kurt Barlow, who is inexplicably always away.
As Ben delves deeper into the mysteries of the Marsten House, the town of Salem's Lot becomes the stage of a chilling spectacle - untraceable disappearances and a surge of violent incidents. The once peaceful town's inhabitants start to perish one by one, their life force drained, casting a veil of terror that shrouds Salem's Lot.
Amid the growing dread, Ben finds solace in a blossoming romance with the charming, recently divorced teacher, Susan Norton. Simultaneously, he forges bonds with her father, Dr. Bill Norton, and his erstwhile school teacher, Jason Burke. As the affliction spreads, Ben becomes convinced that the elusive Kurt Barlow is not merely a man, but a vampire sowing death and fear.
Faced with the mounting horror, Ben must grapple with a daunting challenge - proving the existence of a creature believed to be part of folklore, a vampire. He prepares for a climactic showdown within the haunted walls of the Marsten House, the fortress of evil guarded by a timeless army of darkness. Can he lift the shroud of terror enveloping Salem's Lot? Or will he succumb to the malevolent force that has claimed his beloved hometown?
Where to watch Salem's Lot?
Salem's Lot is a horror show featuring Lew Ayres.